Delaware turkey season to open April 12

The Delaware spring turkey hunting season opens April 12 and runs through May 10.

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The Delaware spring turkey hunting season opens April 12 and runs through May 10.

Hunting hours are a half-hour before sunrise until 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Hunters are reminded that all birds taken must be checked at an authorized turkey check station by 2:30 p.m. on the day of the hunt.

Delaware hunters must have completed a mandatory turkey hunter safety and education class before they can legally hunt wild turkeys in Delaware. They are also required to carry their hunter education card.